Senior Policy Advisor, Energy Distribution & DER Innovation

Ontario Energy Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Energy Board is seeking a Senior Advisor in Toronto for a 12-month backfill to lead policy initiatives in the electricity distribution sector. Reporting to the Manager of Distribution Sector Evolution, you will develop policy options, engage with industry stakeholders, and provide expert analysis to support rate regulation and DER integration.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in a related field, a graduate degree preferred, and at least seven years in policy development or

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Economics, Commerce, Public Policy, Engineering or related discipline.
• Graduate degree or professional designation preferred.
• 7 years’ progressive experience in policy development or energy sector.
• Experience in regulated industry or public utility is preferred.
• Knowledge of Ontario electricity sector strongly preferred.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal project teams to develop policy proposals addressing complex electricity sector issues.
• Lead stakeholder consultations and facilitate meetings to define issues and options.
• Present policy proposals to OEB executive leadership for review and approval.
• Provide recommendations to senior management to support effective decision making.
• Oversee consultants’ research and analysis on key energy sector issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with energy stakeholders and regulators.
• Present policies and research results to the broader energy sector.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Commerce, Public Policy, Engineering

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ontario Energy Board is seeking a Senior Advisor in Toronto for a 12-month backfill to lead policy initiatives in the electricity distribution sector. Reporting to the Manager of Distribution Sector Evolution, you will develop policy options, engage with industry stakeholders, and provide expert analysis to support rate regulation and DER integration.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in a related field, a graduate degree preferred, and at least seven years in policy development or